The coming week is likely to see many individuals struggling to overcome obstacles that are deeply personal and, in most cases, completely obscured from public view. The physical and emotional manifestations of this struggle will be apparent to those who are members of one's inner circle. Though the seriousness of these situations will surely vary from individual to individual, one thing is certain this week: All must temper their thoughts and feelings in order to make forward motion. One is likely to find that what lies within can prove the greatest hindrance to progress.
Some may find that being behind the eight ball can, in fact, prove to be advantageous in certain situations. This is only temporary, however, and doesn't outweigh the benefits of overcoming existing obstacles. Indeed, any such advantages are likely to turn into distinct disadvantages after too long!
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be surprised to learn that you've not been keeping up to date with something that could soon cost you. You can catch up. (April 5-April 19) -- You may have been dealing with a charlatan recently, and this week's interactions are likely to prove it to you once and for all. Make a change!
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're used to things happening in a certain way, surely, but this week you can benefit from careful experimentation with new methods. (May 6-May 20) -- An old friend raises questions that you've been avoiding for quite some time. This week you can come up with the answers that will do both of you much good.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Someone is trying to outmatch you in some way, but you're ready for almost anything and can prevail no matter how aggressive the challenge is. (June 7-June 20) -- It's a good week for proving who you are -- to yourself, to your friends and especially to those who have been critical of you in the past. Don't back down!
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can't turn your feelings on and off like a light switch -- though this week you may wish that you had such control over emotional issues. (July 8-July 22) -- You may feel yourself getting lost in a quagmire of issues that are all over the map this week. The first question you must answer is: Where do you begin?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are used to being far more practical than most, but this week you may choose to indulge in flights of fancy. This is brave and beneficial. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can make much use of the time you spend waiting for someone else to deliver the goods this week. He or she does not control your own productivity.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to make something of a sacrifice early in the week if you want to be where you had planned later on. Not all goes smoothly. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- An admirer challenges you to go further than you have before. Take the time to assess any potential threat -- which may be cleverly disguised.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The time has come for you to reveal something you've been keeping under wraps for some time. The effect will be electric, and the rewards good. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You will want to take shelter from a coming emotional storm -- if, indeed, you recognize it before it is upon you. Someone you know holds the key.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may choose to go back to your original plan this week after adjustments you've made don't pan out. This is your best course of action. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to confirm with others just what is expected this week before going to any great lengths to do what has been promised. Get all the info!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may receive news early in the week that has you reeling for a time -- until it dawns on you that what it contains can be beneficial. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You'll be better off as the week ends than you were when it opens -- but you'll want to take care that this is more than a short-lived trend.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are interested in dealing with certainties this week -- but that will require you to do more than usual to nail someone else down. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What you find yourself working with this week may not be ideal, but you can adjust your usual methods in order to optimize the performance of subpar tools.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to steer clear of the second rate this week. You must deal only with what ranks as high as possible; surround yourself with the best! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You must stay loose and flexible this week -- mentally as well as physically -- in order to deal with a barrage of rapidly changing circumstances.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're nearing the end of something that you will certainly miss -- but you may also realize that not all of it has been ideal for you. (March 6-March 20) -- Collaboration proves more difficult than usual this week, in part because you have welcomed a new member to your team. He or she does things differently.